| Criterion-Referenced
Testing |
- Test items that directly measure the behaviors described in
a given set of behavioral objectives.
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| Normative-Referenced
Testing |
- Interpreting an individual’s performance by comparing
it to the performance of others in a relevant group.
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| Norm group |
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| Direct Testing |
- A method of testing using direct observation of actual task
performance or examination of a sample of completed work. E.g. portfolio, musical recital
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| Indirect Testing |
- A method of testing using indirect observation. e.g. post
self-assessment, post peer-evaluation.
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| Instructor-based
Testing |
- A method of testing in which the teacher does not test every
objective but uses their discretion in selecting a representative sample of all the
objectives.
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| Mastery level |
- A specified level of performance (standard) that
demonstrates students have learned (mastered) all of the skills or knowledge related to a
body of knowledge as represented by a set of performance objectives .
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